Andrew J. Lederer

begat a late-starting spring in New York City, which seems to have kicked in today. It's 60-something degrees right now and should be that or higher for the next few days and, presumably, beyond.

The last time it was this warm was (freakishly) around mid-January. There were intimations of change over the last few days; hints that the season was finally ready to spring. White-bloomed trees have erupted in all their transitory beauty, augmented by cherry blossoms in various shades of red and bright yellow flowers in tiny, triangular parks.

I haven't gone out yet today but even the way the sun comes into the window has a new and welcoming quality.

It's a good day.